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Theologically informed advice to help leaders of churches and Christian organisations lead wisely, faithfully and effectively.

Find out about the various ways I do this below. To invite me to serve you or your team in any of these ways, please click on the button below.

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Researching Leadership Cultures

Helping leaders understand their leadership culture through surveys and focus groups.

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SURVEYS

I can design and deliver anonymised surveys of members of churches, staff teams, or leaders within denominations and report on the results. 

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FOCUS GROUPS

I can run focus groups to explore needs and issues in leadership more deeply than a survey can.

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MY APPROACH

I have expertise in these forms of qualitative research through my PhD studies and have led research projects for several churches. I also chaired a research committee for a public body in the past.

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I can act as a trusted 'middle man', enabling people to speak honestly and distilling insights into practical recommendations. My theological training and pastoral experience enable me to develop recommendations and suggestions that are biblically and spiritually informed.​

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THE COST

I do not charge for research, but donations are welcome towards my living costs.

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Research is time consuming. Each planning or reporting meeting of up to one hour is worth £100. Leading and reporting on a 90 minute focus group is worth £200. Setting up and analysing a survey is worth between £500 and £1000 depending on the number of respondents.

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Advice on Pastoral Care

Advice for church leaders on structuring pastoral care provision or on specific pastoral issue

 

WHAT I OFFER

Whatever your questions about how best to provide pastoral care - whether in general or in a specific need - I can help you think the issues through and find a way forward. I am also happy to read over and comment on your documents.

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MY APPROACH

I will always aim to help you find a way that is biblically faithful and that embodies grace and truth for the person or people you are seeking to help.

 

Any discussions I have with you are governed by my Personal Code of Conduct in ministry

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THE COST

I do not charge a fixed amount for giving advice, but donations to my personal support are welcome from churches and organisations.

 

An hour of time from an adviser would normally cost between £50 and £150​.

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Strategic Planning and Policies

Helping leaders in the process of strategic planning and developing policies.

 

WHAT I DO

I have experience in strategic planning in various contexts and have written policies for various organisations.

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I can work with a leader or group of leaders to guide them through a strategic planning process. Or I can comment on draft strategic plans or policies.

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MY APPROACH

I will always aim to help you find a way that is biblically faithful and that embodies grace and truth for the person or people you are seeking to help.

 

Any discussions I have with you are governed by my Personal Code of Conduct in ministry

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THE COST

I do not charge a fixed amount for giving advice, but donations to my personal support are welcome from churches and organisations.

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An hour of time from an adviser would normally cost between £50 and £150​.

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Advice on Ethical Issues

Advice for church leaders on policies relating to specific societal issues.

 

WHAT I OFFER

Whatever your questions about policies concerning specific issues I can help you think the issues through and find a way forward. I am also happy to read over and comment on your documents.

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MY APPROACH

I will always aim to help you find a way that is biblically faithful and that embodies grace and truth for the person or people you are seeking to help.

 

Any discussions I have with you are governed by my Personal Code of Conduct in ministry

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THE COST

I do not charge a fixed amount for giving advice, but donations to my personal support are welcome from churches and organisations.

 

An hour of time from an adviser would normally cost between £50 and £150​.

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